For Immediate Release: Press release by: Gabe Johnson, Councilmember Maui County Council media@mauicounty.us Councilmember Johnson acknowledges National Child Abuse Prevention Month, the contributions of nonprofit partners and the need for adequate social services funding WAILUKU, Hawaiʻi (April 19, 2024)—Councilmember Gabe Johnson introduced a ceremonial resolution that was unanimously adopted at today’s council meeting recognizing April […]
Sustainable water stewardship through the East Maui Water Authority By Shane M. Sinenci When I took office five years ago, one of my first goals was to address our uncertain water future. Our communities have been left out of watershed planning and forced to navigate the privatization of our local water and the effects of […]
For Immediate Release: Press release by: Tom Cook, Councilmember Maui County Council media@mauicounty.us Council passes bill for Kūlanihākoʻi Gulch sediment removal KĪHEI, Hawaiʻi (April 5, 2024)—Councilmember Tom Cook applauded the Maui County Council’s passage today of a bill to authorize the county to enter into an intergovernmental agreement with the federal government to support a […]
For Immediate Release: Press release by: Tom Cook, Chair Water and Infrastructure Committee media@mauicounty.us Councilmember Cook: Upcountry water agreement requires further review WAILUKU, Hawaiʻi (April 4, 2024)—Councilmember Tom Cook announced that he will request further committee review of a resolution approving a water-delivery agreement with Free Market Ventures for Upcountry Maui at tomorrow’s 9 a.m. […]
Maui on the comeback trail By Tom Cook Planning for Lahaina’s reconstruction is top of mind for both Maui residents and the Maui County Council. Many tough decisions lie ahead, but Maui County continues to demonstrate resilience. We are fortunate to have numerous dedicated partners in the rebuilding effort. The county has been working with […]
For Immediate Release: Press release by: Yuki Lei K. Sugimura, Chair Budget, Finance and Economic Development Committee media@mauicounty.us Evening budget meetings planned throughout the county next month WAILUKU, Hawaiʻi (March 27, 2024)—The Budget, Finance and Economic Development Committee will hold evening budget meetings in council residency areas April 1-16 to receive community input on the […]
For Immediate Release: Press Release by: Shane M. Sinenci, Councilmember Maui County Council media@mauicounty.us Councilmember Sinenci announces job opening for East Maui Water Authority director HĀNA, Hawaiʻi (March 25, 2024)—Councilmember Shane M. Sinenci announced today that the East Maui Regional Community Board is accepting applications through April 9 for the first East Maui Water Authority […]
This county budget session is a time for bold leadership By Gabe Johnson The hallmark of our time is crisis. Before the fires was the pandemic and ongoing challenges including climate change, overtourism, an undiversified economy, the high cost of living and a lack of affordable housing. Addressing these issues will require investment. The problems […]
For Immediate Release: Press release by: Gabe Johnson, Councilmember Maui County Council media@mauicounty.us Councilmember Johnson touts county’s new law promoting reclaimed and recycled water use WAILUKU, Hawaiʻi (March 12, 2024)—Councilmember Gabe Johnson said today the enactment of Ordinance 5592, which establishes new rules to promote the county’s use of reclaimed and recycled water, was passed […]
For Immediate Release: Press release by: Tom Cook, Councilmember Maui County Council media@mauicounty.us Council passes bill to approve emergency permitting for expedited housing in Lahaina and Upcountry WAILUKU, Hawaiʻi (March 8, 2024)—Councilmember Tom Cook announced today that the Maui County Council passed on final reading a bill for emergency construction permits to expedite housing development […]
